Frequently Asked Questions

MySDS Manager is a cloud-based tool that helps small businesses organize, store, and share Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Scan a product barcode with your phone, and we find the correct SDS automatically. Your team can access all sheets from a single link — no app download required.

If your workplace stores, handles, or uses hazardous chemicals — including common products like cleaning supplies, paints, or adhesives — OSHA requires you to maintain accessible Safety Data Sheets for every product. Fines for non-compliance start at $16,550 per violation.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) was the older format. In 2012, OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), which requires the newer 16-section SDS format. All manufacturers were required to transition by June 2015. MySDS Manager uses the current SDS format.

Any small business that uses chemical products: hair salons, auto repair shops, restaurants, cleaning companies, nail salons, print shops, dental offices, landscaping businesses, and more.

Open MySDS Manager on your phone and tap "Scan." Point your camera at the barcode on any chemical product. We search manufacturer databases to find the matching SDS and add it to your digital binder automatically.

Yes. You get a shareable link and QR code that gives employees read-only access to your entire SDS binder. No login or app download required — they just open the link in any browser.

Go to your dashboard and click "Generate Report." MySDS Manager creates a PDF listing all your products, their hazard classifications, storage locations, and SDS availability — ready for an OSHA inspector.

Yes. You can create multiple locations (e.g., "Main shop," "Storage room," "Kitchen") and assign products to each one. Reports can be filtered by location.

Yes. When a manufacturer publishes a new version of an SDS, we notify you by email so you can review and update your binder.

Yes. The Free plan includes up to 10 products and 1 location — enough to try MySDS Manager with no commitment. No credit card required.

Absolutely. All paid plans are billed monthly with no contract. Cancel anytime from your dashboard — your data remains accessible until the end of your billing period.

Not yet, but we plan to introduce annual billing with a discount in the near future. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified.

You will receive a notification when you approach your limit. You can upgrade to a higher plan at any time. Existing products are never deleted if you downgrade — you simply cannot add new ones until you are within your plan limit.

MySDS Manager helps you meet OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) by keeping your SDS organized, up-to-date, and accessible to employees. However, compliance ultimately depends on your workplace practices — we are a tool, not legal counsel.

Manufacturers update SDS when formulations change or new hazard information becomes available. We monitor for updates and alert you when a new version is published for a product in your binder.

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. We use Supabase for our database infrastructure, which provides enterprise-grade security with row-level access controls.

SDS files are stored on secure cloud servers in the United States. Files are backed up regularly and protected against data loss.

Yes. You can export your full product list and download all SDS files as a ZIP archive at any time from your dashboard. Your data belongs to you.